Yolanda is tasked with establishing and developing the Art Bank of South Africa Contemporary Visual Art Collection for leasing and to ensure the proper functioning and smooth running of the ArtBankSA.
About Us
Launched on 12 December 2017, the Art Bank of South Africa (ArtbankSA) is a national programme of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and is hosted by the National Museum Bloemfontein, an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The ArtbankSA is tasked with purchasing artworks from South African artists, particularly that of emerging artists to lease and sell the artworks to South African government departments, private companies, and private individuals
Mission
- Curating a definitive collection of contemporary South African visual art.
- Promoting financial sustainability for the artists and Art Bank of South Africa through the leasing of art.
- Nurturing emerging South African artists by expanding the market for their work and providing skills development opportunities.
- Fostering an appreciation for contemporary art by making art accessible to the broader public in their workplaces and shared spaces.
Vision
The ArtbankSA commits to promote, foster and stimulate a vibrant market for the collection of South African contemporary visual art.
Our Team
Innocent Moche
Assistant Project Manager
Innocent is the Project Manager coordinating the activities of the Art Bank of South Africa. He serves as the first point of contact for artists and clients of ArtbankSA.
Niamh Walsh-Vorster
PESP 5 COORDINATOR- KWAZULU-NATAL
Niamh is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the KwaZulu-Natal province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Wandile Maseko
PESP 5 COORDINATOR- FREE STATE
Wandile is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Free State province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Tebatso Precious Mohale
PESP 5 PROJECT COORDINATOR- FREE STATE
Tebatso is the Project Manager for PESP 5 and she is responsible for assisting Provincial Coordinators.
Mpho Nyeule
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - FREE STATE
Mpho is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Free State province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Ntshembo Shiviti
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - LIMPOPO/MPUMALANGA
Ntshembo is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Limpopo province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Antoinette Strydom-Fourie
PESP 5 COORDINATOR- NORTH WEST
Antoinette is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the North West province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Louisa Mohlele
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - GAUTENG
Louisa is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Gauteng province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Ntebo Masekela
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - GAUTENG
Ntebo is assisting with the coordination of three PESP5 programme streams being implemented in Gauteng providing support for the delivery of the project.
Sam Wroth Rietmann
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - WESTERN CAPE
Sam is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Western Cape province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Nompumezo Gubevu
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - EASTERN CAPE
Nompumezo is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Eastern Cape province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Siyasanga Jobo Mbenya
PESP 5 PROJECT COORDINATOR - FREE STATE
Siyasanga is the Project Manager for PESP 5 and he is responsible for assisting Provincial Coordinators.
Thamsanqa Malgas
PESP 5 COORDINATOR - NORTHERN CAPE
Thamsanqa is assisting with the coordination of three PESP 5 programme streams being implemented in the Northern Cape province providing support for the delivery of the project.
Katleho K Mokoena
Social & Web Administrator
KK is assisting in the social and web administration of the PESP 5 programme, implemented across various provinces in South Africa, providing support for the successful delivery of the project.
ARE YOU GAME?
ARE YOU GAME?, curated from the Art Bank of South Africa Contemporary Collection and the Oliewenhuis Art Museum’s Permanent Collection and by Art Museum Guides. ARE YOU GAME? explores matters related to self-representation and how society may be addicted to issues of image management in the digital age.
From desolated recollections to anticipated festivities
From desolated recollections to anticipated festivities, curated from Oliewenhuis Art Museum’s Permanent Collection and Art Bank of South Africa’s Collection by Yolanda de Kock.
ArtbankSA Acquisitions: 2021 Submissions
South African artists are invited to submit their contemporary artwork to be considered for acquisition by the Art Bank of South Africa (ArtbankSA). The ArtbankSA annually considers acquiring art for its own growing permanent collection.
Making: Photography of emerging female artists
In 2021, the ArtbankSA marks Women’s Month with the “MAKING: PHOTOGRAPHY OF EMERGING FEMALE ARTISTS” exhibition.
Invitation to Artists to Submit Artwork to ArtbankSA – 2019
South African artists are invited to apply for their contemporary artwork to be considered for acquisition by the Art Bank of South Africa (artbankSA). The artbankSA annually considers acquiring special pieces of art for its own growing permanent collection.
Tswela Pele: New Acquisitions of the Art Bank of South Africa
Oliewenhuis Art Museum is excited to host the annual Free State exhibition of the Art Bank of South Africa that showcases the best of South African contemporary art by emerging artists.
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